Daily Archives: February 22, 2011

Former Libyan envoy confirms Sadr’s killing

Posted on February 22, 2011 by iPouya

33 years after his disappearance, you can still see images of Imam Musa as-Sadr plastered on the walls of Shi’i areas of Lebanon.  He was instrumental in affecting change for Lebanon’s Shi’i community.  Long engulfed in poverty and dispossession, Imam … Continue reading →

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Egypt: Subverting Democracy Part II

Posted on February 22, 2011 by iPouya

I spoke at a panel at the University of Michigan last Wednesday the 16th, and I argued that the struggle for democracy in Egypt was only just beginning. I said that there are centers of power both domestic and abroad … Continue reading →

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In Bahrain, Protesters’ Calls for Unity Belie Divisions

Posted on February 22, 2011 by iPouya

NYT: Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Bahrain in the possibly biggest demonstration since unrest began last week. Demonstrators circled the Bahrain Mall and the financial district of Manama, the capital, in a march to the heart of … Continue reading →

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The mother of Bouazizi speaks in solidarity with the Libyan people

Posted on February 22, 2011 by iPouya

The mother of Muhammad Bouazizi speaks in solidarity with the Libyan people here.

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